My basic breakfast scone recipe has been my go-to for a quick weekend breakfast treat. It uses oats, whole-grain flour, and coconut oil instead of butter – so you can really justify it as a healthier alternative to the traditional (and delicious) cheddar and chive. You can also substitute out the milk for oil and water, making this a scrumptious and easy vegan treat!

Who uses plates anymore? Just like quinoa and kale were all the rage last year, big protein bowls are on people’s minds this year. And I’m all for the trend. Not only are bowls easier you eat from (forks only, no knives required), but they are super customizable and are a great way to clean out the veggie drawer in your fridge. 🙂 Given we have a BBQ, my favourite bowls always start with a base of brown rice or quinoa, followed by a few oven roasted vegetables, a handful of herbs, some avocado to cut the heat, a squeeze of citrus, and finally, topped with a grilled piece of fresh fish. Lastly I’ll add these come together in half an hour, and you can make extras which will hold up for lunch all week (they even taste great cold)! This bowl is: Protein packed Citrusy Full of texture Filling Nutrient rich Gluten free Yield: serves two for dinner Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets 1 cup cooked brown rice (or you can substitute for any …

Eating healthy while on the road can be difficult at times – M&M’s for dinner or airport sushi (again)? I choose the M&M’s more than I care to admit. By the time I get home on the weekends, my body is craving fresh, healthy, homemade food. What’s healthier than a kale salad?

I’m always very weary of making cultural dishes for the blog, because everyone has their family recipes and own way of doing things. I know that whenever I try something like hummus in a restaurant, I am extra judgmental. That being said, it’s amazing how accessible dishes from across the world have become for people of all skill level to try. There’s the truly authentic dishes, and then those that bring some modern fusion. The resulting possibilities for dishes new and old, are endless!

It’s been a slow start to the New Year for Mind over Marmalade, and we’re sorry for that! We’ve been so caught up in focusing on healthy eating, that our meals have sadly become fish and vegetables. Who wants to see 12 pictures a week of fish and vegetables? Technically, this post is fish and vegetables, but at least it’s a little more creative than roasting it all on the same pan!

The New Year has begun, and each year I spend the first few days reflecting upon the year prior and goal setting for the future. 2015 was a great year – Mind over Marmalade was started! In 2016, we hope to continue bettering ourselves personally as well as professionally. What are some of your goals for the New Year? Part of our definition of bettering ourselves personally is eating healthier. For as many healthy recipes we have posted here, there are just as many (if not more!) recipes for cookies, squares, bars, and other desserts. Don’t get me wrong, these are great in moderation, but we’d like to keep up our resolution as long as possible into 2016….let’s hope for 2 months this year?